The Bitcoin mining industry has grown at a rapid pace.
Mining, which could once be done on the average home computer is now only done profitably in specialized data centers.
These datacenters are warehouses, filled with computers built for the sole purpose of mining Bitcoin. Today, it costs millions of dollars to even start a profitable mining operation.
Bitcoin miners are no longer a profitable investment for new Bitcoin users.
If you want a small miner to play around with mining, go for it. But don’t treat your home mining operation as an investment or expect to get a return.